February 2005
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Mix and Match
A buyer's guide to audio mixers.
Best Video Products of the Year 2004
The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.
Reviews
Adobe Premiere Elements
Adobe Premiere Elements
Camcorder Comparison: Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders
Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders
Test Bench: Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3
Apple DVD Studio Pro 3
Apple DVD Studio Pro 3
Columns
Viewfinder: Give Narrating a Try
Give Narrating a Try
Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video
Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.
Illuminations: Diffusion for Contrast Control
Instead of filling outdoor shadows with reflectors, try controlling highlights by diffusing them.
Jargon: Shooting Terms
Shooting Terms
Video Editing : Tips for Editing Montages
When random pictures come together to create a single compelling collection.
Sound Advice: Working the Room
Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.
Departments
Portable SC Unit Keeps you Cool in the Field
Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.
A Video Portal for Sharing Big Ideas
Video industry news. Knowitallvideo.com. Update: Dreamer. ManiaTV!: Live TV on the Internet
United Media's Multicam Software
- United Media Multicam
- Sony DVDirect
- Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI
Focus MX-4 Video Mixer | Sony Professional HDV Camcorder
Focus Enhancements Ships MX-4 Video Mixer. Plextor Ships SATA DVD Burner. Sony Unveils Professional HDV Camcorder.
Latest Videos
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How to Break Down a Script
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
Feb 14
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Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 14
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 14
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 14
Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
Feb 10
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
Feb 9
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
Feb 8
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
Feb 7
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
Feb 3
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
Feb 2
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